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ChristinaM128
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
I would not feel comfortable
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Posted 3/28/16 8:11 AM  |
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WannaBeAMom11
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Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
I would be but I know the grandparents would keep her to the kiddie pool rather then the adult pool. We go in the adult pool with us and also I don't know how your child behaves but my child is the most obedient child when not with us so.she would be fine with the grandparents. Dh and I on the.other hand she runs like crazy with.
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| Posted 3/28/16 8:23 AM |
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Dolphinsbaby
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
Posted by CL2012
Posted by bunnyluck
I guess it depends on your parents. Are they active, healthy swimmers? Do they take good care of your child (eyes on him at all times?) If yes, then I'd probably be OK with it. You know best though, so trust your gut.
They can swim, but I wouldn't describe them as active and healthy. They do ok for themselves but physically seem older than some of their friends around the same age. For example, I think it's difficult for them to do simple things like lift him or carry him up and down stairs.
Based on this, I would say no then. If you said your parents were really active, then that's a different story.
My dad almost drowned when he was 7 at camp. It was parents day so the pool was packed that day with all the campers and families. My dad could swim. But bc there was so many people the water level rose quickly. There were lifeguards but tons of people in the pool. My grandparents (his parents) were watching him. My grandfather saw he want under and waited a couple secs to see if his head would pop back up. It didn't and my grandfather jumped in the pool clothes and all and pulled him out. This story still gives me chills. Plenty of people around and he still almost drowned.
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| Posted 3/28/16 8:25 AM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
I'd have no problems with my parents taking my children to a pool.
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| Posted 3/28/16 9:51 AM |
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Tiggeruth
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
I am comfortable with my in laws doing that type of stuff with my kids. But it matters what your comfort level is and if you aren't comfortable explain that to them.
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| Posted 3/28/16 10:49 AM |
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buttercup
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Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
Not at 2. At 4, if my mom is there, no other kids and with a puddle jumper.
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| Posted 3/28/16 10:52 AM |
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
I would let them. Is there a kiddie pool? A full size pool with a 2 year old is not much fun. They may reconsider after one visit.
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| Posted 3/28/16 10:52 AM |
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Mrs213
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
Yes I let my parents take my dd swimming she is 3 now but last summer she was 2 and I let them. But it sounds like you're hesitant so there must be a reason why. Trust your gut feelings
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| Posted 3/28/16 10:59 AM |
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BriBri2u
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
I'm pretty lax with my mom or MIL doing things with my kids, but this would be a big NO WAY in my book and I am pretty sure in their books as well.
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| Posted 3/28/16 11:13 AM |
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Mara1017
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Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
My mom----- Absolutely NOT no way no how not happening.
My dad------ I would be ok with it.
Both of them --- I am not sure unless I spoke with my dad and he assured me that he would be the one watching and running around with my son.
(FYI... My parents are together)
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| Posted 3/28/16 11:37 AM |
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WonderLady
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
Posted by haveaquestion
I would let them. Is there a kiddie pool? A full size pool with a 2 year old is not much fun. They may reconsider after one visit.
This. My 2 year olds barely even wanted the regular pool. It gets too exhausting for them to get dragged around by the puddle jumper. 3 1/2 or 4 is a different story.
As for the original question- I would let my mom or dad. I would not let my in-laws. Bc of age, attentiveness, swimming ability, etc.
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| Posted 3/28/16 11:51 AM |
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CL2012
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
Posted by haveaquestion
I would let them. Is there a kiddie pool? A full size pool with a 2 year old is not much fun. They may reconsider after one visit.
No kiddie pool. It's a full size pool. And I agree, it isn't that fun. We've been doing some indoor swimming with him this winter. The novelty wears off for everyone after about 20 minutes.
Thanks everyone for your input. As I expected, there are people with both opinions, but I'm relieved to see many have similar hesitations as I do. Talked to DH and we agree that we'll revisit this idea in a couple years when our child is a little older and can swim, and also fully understand and adhere to strict instructions from his caregivers. Although by then the grandparents will be that much older 
I know I should feel lucky to have grandparents in my child's life who want to be so involved and make memories, so I was feeling guilty to even want to squash this plan. So I just try to remind myself that if I'm not comfortable with something, it's an important feeling and disappointing a grandparent isn't as important as feeling like I'm putting my child's best interests first.
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| Posted 3/28/16 12:02 PM |
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mrsboss
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Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
I would allow it
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| Posted 3/28/16 12:25 PM |
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blessedmama
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
No, I would not feel comfortable and honestly, don't think I would with them watching my child on a regular basis, not even just swimming.
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| Posted 3/28/16 12:27 PM |
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MrsD121011
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Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
Totally depends on the Grandparents. My parents yes I would let them take her my MIL not a chance in hell.
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| Posted 3/28/16 12:41 PM |
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Waste06
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
Depends on the grandparents.
My parents watch my kids full time. They have a pool that is gated and locked. They never let the kids out of their site in the yard. My mom was a stay at home mom who taught us all how to swim. Being that they watch my kids daily, they are extremely hands-on, and know my kids really well.
In this case, yes.
Inlaws live out of state. They see my kids once a year. When they visit, we don't even leave out the little kiddie plastic pool that holds a few inches of water. It gets put in the garage, up high, so there is no chance they'd take it down on their own. They walk away, go inside, not take proper precautions, and say what's the big deal. (We know, because they've said this to my DH.)
However, even though my parents watch my kids and take them in their pool, even they wouldn't want to take my kids to a community pool. It's a LOT of work, especially for older grandparents who aren't used to taking care of toddlers!!
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| Posted 3/28/16 12:55 PM |
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summertime
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
No. Definitely not.
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| Posted 3/28/16 2:56 PM |
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JDubs
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
I wouldn't have a problem with it
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| Posted 3/28/16 3:00 PM |
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MarisaK
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
Depends on the grandparents. - MY parents, yes, they would be paranoid and watching them like hawks.
My ILs - no. FIL isn't physically capable, and MIL probably isn't either. She's also in lala land.
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| Posted 3/28/16 3:58 PM |
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muffaboo
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
My LO is 22 months & I would be fine with it but all of her grandparents are totally capable. If you don't feel your parents are able to then that's all that matters, though.
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| Posted 3/28/16 4:17 PM |
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EandF
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
No. Honestly, I don't even take them by myself because I get nervous and want DH there with a second pair of hands.
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| Posted 3/28/16 7:56 PM |
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allIwant
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
My parents I wouldn't bat an eye
My inlaws: NO but that is because they can't really handle a 2 year old period
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| Posted 3/28/16 9:38 PM |
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Milerose
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Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
Yes my mom takes my son to the local pool all the time in the summer. Plus there are many lifeguards there.
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| Posted 3/29/16 10:30 AM |
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mnmsoinlove
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
Yes I would be fine with it but I also know my parents watch my kids like hawks! If there is a life guard on duty they should be trained no matter their age to watch and save people in the pool.
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| Posted 3/29/16 11:44 AM |
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Re: Toddler going to a pool w/ grandparents
Yes I am fine with it but my Mom watches DD full time and has a pool in her yard. She has also taken DD and her cousins to splash parks, on the boat with my Dad and to the bay/ocean (with Dad or other help). I feel like my mom watches the kids even more diligently then she did with us, being responsible for them.
But you have to be comfortable with it so my opinion/situation really isn't relevant to you.
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| Posted 3/29/16 12:57 PM |
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